The Midlothian City Council met deep into the night on Tuesday, approving two new developments in the city and denying a third.

A 448.38-acre development generally north of the junction of U.S. Highways 67 and 287 was approved by a 5-2 vote, with councilmembers Clark Wickliffe and Allen Moorman opposed.

The development, known as Bluebonnet Hills, would allow for single-family housing, as well as community retail and multifamily housing. The new neighborhood is projected to have 1,071 single-family homes and 450 multifamily units at buildout, with seven different lot sizes.

The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Bluebonnet Hills development during its March 18 meeting.

A second development was approved for community retail, with amendments for parking and driveway width. The 33.339-acre property is inside a rough triangle formed by West Main Street, U.S. 67 and U.S. 287.

This development would be anchored by a home improvement store with an outside lot. A traffic signal would have to be added by the Texas Department of Transportation on West Main Street before the city would grant a certificate of occupancy to the development.

Finally, the council voted to deny without prejudice a 48.5-acre single-family development known as Ashford Estates. The motion to deny passed 5-1, with councilmember Ross Weaver voting no and Wickliffe abstaining.

This development consists of 36 lots of one acre or larger, which are smaller than what the city’s comprehensive plan calls for in that area. Problems with drainage in the area were cited, and Mayor Justin Coffman also noted the lack of infrastructure — namely, improved roads — accessing the area.

All councilmembers were present.